As funding and other challenges for nonprofits continue to evolve, NCN is creating additional tools to help you navigate these uncertain times. The newest resource is a checklist of initial steps that nonprofits can engage in to conduct a risk assessment as the Administration targets federal grants and contracts for termination.

At a time when every dollar counts more than ever, relational fundraising can help your nonprofit hold onto new donors. Relational fundraising is a way to treat every donor as an individual with their own unique strengths, gifts, social networks and - of course - financial capital to contribute.

The Relational Fundraising Playbook from Every.org provides concrete ideas for beginning to become more relational with your donors. Some of the ideas can be implemented quickly, and others require additional time and/or outside assistance to set up.

To dive into this new tool, NCN’s Fund Development Manager Rob Hoshaw spoke with author and Every.org President Allison Fine. They discussed how this new playbook can help nonprofits overcome the “leaky bucket” phenomenon of new donors that you worked so hard to bring in only giving once, rather than being ongoing supporters.

AI is transforming the nonprofit sector, offering opportunities to enhance efficiency, engagement, and impact. But with rapid advancements come ethical and operational challenges. That’s why NTEN and Maryland Nonprofits – with support from NCN - launched the AI for Nonprofits Resource Hub, a comprehensive destination designed to help organizations use AI responsibly and effectively.

What’s Inside the Hub?

1. Expert insights from nonprofit and AI leaders
2. Best practices for ethical AI adoption
3. Practical tools, guides, and training tailored for nonprofits

We don’t need to tell anyone reading this newsletter about how nonprofits change lives for the better every day. But there are some loud voices with large followings who seek to demonize and diminish what we do. Help us combat these false narratives and tell the story of the true value and tremendous positive impacts of nonprofits.

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